Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Pumpkin Mascarpone Pie, a delightful twist on a classic dessert that elevates any occasion. With its rich pumpkin filling harmonized by the luxurious texture of mascarpone cheese, this pie is both comforting and elegant. The whole-grain spelt crust adds a nutritious touch, making it a wholesome choice for your dessert table. Whether served warm or chilled, this pie promises to be the centerpiece at your gatherings and a favorite among family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (9-inch) spelt pie crust
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese (room temperature)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs (divided)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- Pinch of cloves
- Pinch of coarse kosher salt
- 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare your spelt crust in a pie dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mascarpone cheese, granulated sugar, and half of the eggs until smooth. Add vanilla extract, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, salt, and pumpkin puree. Mix until fully combined.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust and spread evenly with a rubber spatula.
- Bake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes or until set in the center.
- Allow cooling at room temperature for at least an hour before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (128g)
- Calories: 291
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 79mg